PinnedPublished inThe StartupWhen Going No-Contact Isn’t An Option: 5 Tips For Managing Toxic — but Mandatory — RelationshipsIn an ideal world, we’d simply cut out the harmful people in our lives — but reality can be a lot more complicated than that.Nov 16, 20192Nov 16, 20192
Published inP.S. I Love You5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Leaving My Abusive RelationshipWith a concrete escape plan, I could have avoided many post-relationship traumas.Oct 30, 20201Oct 30, 20201
If You’re Leaving Your Abuser, You Need A Plan. Here’s How To Make One.The right plan will save you from additional and avoidable trauma.Oct 26, 2020Oct 26, 2020
Why Do Terrible Parents Still Want Custody?There are many potential reasons, but almost none of them involve caring about what’s best for the child.Sep 11, 2020Sep 11, 2020
Your Ex Probably Tells People You’re CrazyIt’s easier than owning up to their abuse.Aug 3, 20201Aug 3, 20201
What Kind Of Person Would Date My Ex?He was physically, verbally, and emotionally abusive. What woman would want to be with him?May 13, 2020May 13, 2020
Do I Keep To The Custody Schedule During Quarantine?With courts closed and inconsistent messaging, there aren’t a lot of options left for co-parents but to figure it out on their own.Apr 24, 2020Apr 24, 2020
Published inAge of AwarenessWhy Is Domestic Violence Rising During The Pandemic?Several uniquely-American circumstances are exacerbating the problem of abuse in much the same way they worsen the impact of the virus.Apr 1, 20202Apr 1, 20202
Were You Abused? Other Abusers Can TellAbusers can pick up on an array of habits and body language that identify you as a vulnerable person.Mar 16, 2020Mar 16, 2020
Just Because He Hasn’t Hit You, Doesn’t Mean He Isn’t DangerousYou can keep moving the goalposts, but eventually, you’ll run out of field.Mar 9, 20201Mar 9, 20201